World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
Personal Rapid Transit For Heathrow Airport, Dubai Financial Center
Heathrow Airport and Dubai Financial Center are moving forward on robotic vehicle transit technology called personal rapid transit (PRT) with the aim of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
World's Longest Suspension Bridge
Italy selects a firm to build the $5.3 billion contract to build the world's longest suspension bridge, link Sicily to the mainland.
Facing Environmental Issues in World's Megacities
Jakarta, Dhaka, Lagos, Mumbai, Tokyo and Mexico City are among the world's megacities that are face major environmental and social challenges.
Book Review: Deep Water
A new book, Deep Water, sheds light on the drama of dams.
Saving The Climate Must Begin In Cities
Cities account for 75% of the world's enegry use. A few successful strategies to reduce emissions could cause massive changes in the environment.
Amphibious Houses And The First Floating Town
The Dutch are gearing up for climate change with amphibious houses. If rivers rise above their banks, the houses simply float higher.
Why Bright Lights Are Important To The City
Why do lights gives a city its buzz? Is a neon renaissance afoot?
Was The Gulf Coast A Result Of Global Warming?
While it may be tempting to blame hurricanes Katrina and Rita on global warming, an MIT climatologist says that it's wrong to blame any single event on long-term climate change. However, the power of tropical storms is increasing.
Key Ingredients for the World's Tallest Skyscrapers
ArchNewsNow features an interview with Ron Klemencic, Chairman of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, on the characteristics of a successful skyscraper project.
Local Dining Could Help The Environment
The farther food travels, the more greenhouse gas emissions it generates -- a fact which concerns some environmentalists.
Before The Oil Runs Out: How Will This Era End?
The world is swimming in crude, but it's getting costlier to extract, and demand is rising fast. Is it the end of the line for cheap oil? CSM offers a three-part series.
A Hidden World Within The Modern Megacity
'Shadow Cities,' a book by Robert Neuwirth. explores the world of illegal urban squatters in some of the world's largest megacities.
Was The Biblical Cain The World's First Urban Planner?
In 'Fallen', David Maine's latest novel, he espouses the idea that Cain invented streets and marketplaces before murdering his brother.
World Faces Housing Crisis
A new report by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme warns that unless governments around the world take action the world faces a massive urban crisis as housing shortages could lead to mega-slums.
Developing Design Criteria Based On Sustainability
Several experts talk about the government's role in developing a set of design criteria based on sustainability principles.
No Safe Harbor From Natural Disasters
In spite of technological growth, the world is even less safe from natural disasters. While some blame the population explosion, others blame developers who misuse the land and resources.
Building Cities for Pedestrians
Hong Kong has one of the most progressive pedestrianization programs in the world, writes Christopher DeWolf. Canadian cities, take note.
The Greatest Atlas Ever Published
Eclectic book publisher Taschen reprints Joan Labeu's 1665 "Atlas Maior", one of history's finest examples of mapmaking. [Includes 6 photos.]
Study Says Wind Power Is The Way Of The Future
According to a Stanford University study, wind is the fastest growing source of energy in the world.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
City of Moreno Valley
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
Newport County Development Council: Connect Greater Newport
